NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY NOVA 2018–2019 Student Handbook COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY 2018–2019 STUDENT HANDBOOK COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY Nova Southeastern University Student Handbook Nova Southeastern University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s, educational specialist, and doctoral degrees. Policies and programs set forth in this handbook are effective through the academic year 2018–2019. Changes in the content of the student handbook may be made, at anytime, by the university, division, or college administration. Adequate notice of anticipated changes will be given to the student, whenever possible. This student handbook supersedes all previous handbooks, documents, and directives where they may be in conflict. The student handbook is the governing document for all program-related information. Please become familiar with the policies and procedures listed within. Failure to read this handbook does not excuse students from the rules, policies, and procedures contained in it. The university recognizes that individual programs require different times for the completion of academic studies leading to a degree. Therefore, the time frame is a matter within the discretion of each academic program. All program/center catalogs, bulletins, and handbooks carry this information. Students should refer to their individual program’s or center’s catalog and/or student handbook for further information about academic programs, policies, and procedures. 05-001-18PGA 02-021-18PGA 03-066-18PGA Table of Contents MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT ......................1 B.7 Contracting on Behalf of the University ......28 FOREWORD/RESERVATION OF POWER ...............2 B.8 Damage or Vandalism to Property .............28 B.9 Dangerous Items (Explosives, UNIVERSITY VISION STATEMENT, Firearms, Fireworks, and Weapons) ...........28 MISSION STATEMENT, AND CORE VALUES...........4 B.10 Disorderly Conduct ...................................28 STATEMENT ON STUDENT RIGHTS ....................6 B.11 Distributing or Posting Printed Media...... 29 University Equal Opportunity B.12 Drugs, Drug Paraphernalia ....................... 29 /Nondiscrimination Policy ......................................6 B.13 Emergency Equipment and Procedures ... 29 Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) ........................................7 B.14 Facilitating Academic Dishonesty ............ 29 Health Care Privacy (HIPAA) Statement .................9 B.15 False Information (Including Fabrication, Fraud, and STATEMENT ON STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES .... 10 Falsification of Records) .......................... 29 STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT ......................... 12 B.16 Fire ........................................................... 30 B.17 Gambling and/or Games of Chance .......... 30 A. General Administrative Policies and Guidelines ...................................... 14 B.18 Guests ...................................................... 30 A.1 Alcohol Policy .............................................14 B.19 Harassment or Harm to Others ................ 30 A.2 Appropriate Conduct and B.20 Hazing ...................................................... 30 Consensual Relationships Policy ................16 B.21 Health and Safety .....................................31 A.3 Drug-Free Schools and Campuses .............16 B.22 Identification Cards .................................31 A.4 Health Policies ............................................18 B.23 Interference with University A.5 Holds on Student Records ........................ 20 Investigations, Disciplinary Proceedings, or Records ..........................31 A.6 Indebtedness to the University .................. 20 B.24 Lake Swimming ........................................32 A.7 International Travel Registration Requirement and Program .........................21 B.25 Littering/Projecting Objects .....................32 A.8 J urisdiction of University Policies B.26 Misuse of Computers or and Procedures ..........................................21 Telecommunications (Technology) ...........32 A.9 Off-Campus Residency ...............................21 B.27 Noise .........................................................32 A.10 S tudent Organization Rights B.28 Online/Internet Social and Responsibilities ..................................21 Networking Usage ....................................32 A.11 Un iversity Computer and B.29 Parking and Motor Vehicle Policy ............ 33 Telecommunications Use Policy .............. 22 B.30 Plagiarism ................................................ 33 A.12 U niversity Copyright and Patent Policy ... 26 B.31 RecWell Center Policies A.13 U niversity Sexual Misconduct Policy ....... 26 and Procedures........................................ 33 B.32 Removal or Ejection from B. Specific Conduct Violations ....................... 26 a University-Sponsored Event ................. 33 B.1 Alcoholic Beverages ................................... 26 B.33 Requests or Orders ................................. 33 B.2 Animals ......................................................27 B.34 Residential Life Policies B.3 Assault ........................................................27 and Procedures ....................................... 34 B.4 Bribery ........................................................27 B.35 Retaliation ............................................... 34 B.5 Cheating ......................................................27 B.36 Smoking/Tobacco-Free Policy ................. 34 B.6 Complicity ...................................................28 B.37 Solicitation ............................................... 34 B.38 Sorority and Fraternity Life Office of Undergraduate Academic Advising ... 53 Manual/Policies ....................................... 34 Office of Student Career Development ............ 53 B.39 Theft or Unauthorized Possession .......... 34 Office of Testing and Tutoring .......................... 53 B.40 Unauthorized Entry .................................. 35 Office of Student Communication B.41 U nauthorized Possession and Support ..................................................... 53 of University Property ............................. 35 Office of Residential Life and Housing ............ 53 B.42 Video and/or Audio Office of Campus Life Copyright Violation .................................. 35 and Student Engagement ................................. 54 B.43 Violation of Disciplinary Office of Special Events and Projects .............. 54 Status/Conditions .................................... 35 Office of Recreation and Wellness ................... 54 B.44 Worthless Checks .................................... 35 Office of Student Leadership C. University Sexual Misconduct and Civic Engagement ..................................... 54 Policy/Title IX ....................................... 35 Office of Student Media .................................. 54 C.1 Dating Violence .......................................... 35 Office of Student Conduct ............................... 55 C.2 Gender-Based Harassment ........................ 35 Office of Student Disability Services ............... 55 C.3 Hostile Environment .................................. 35 Office of Administrative Services C.4 Relationship Violence ................................ 36 and Marketing .................................................. 55 C.5 Retaliation .................................................. 36 Student Activity Fee Accounts Office .............. 55 C.6 Sexual Assault ........................................... 36 Office of Student Affairs C.7 Sexual Violence.......................................... 36 at the Regional Campuses ............................... 55 C.8 Sexual Exploitation .................................... 36 Enrollment and Student Services ........................ 55 C.9 Sexual Harassment .....................................37 Office of Student Financial Assistance ............ 56 C.10 Stalking .....................................................37 Office of the University Bursar ........................ 56 C.11 Unwelcome Conduct .................................37 Office of the University Registrar .................... 56 One-Stop Shop ................................................ 56 D. University Disciplinary Procedures ............. 37 SharkCard Services ......................................... 56 D.1 Introduction ................................................37 University Call Center .......................................57 D.2 Judicial Conference ................................... 39 NSU Athletics .......................................................57 D.3 Judicial Hearing ..........................................42 NSU Student Counseling (Henderson) ................ 58 D.4 University Sexual Misconduct Office of Innovation and Disciplinary Procedures ............................ 44 Information Technology ...................................... 58 E. Additional Grievance Procedures Available ... 44 SharkPrint ........................................................... 58 E.1 Grievance Procedure for Student Medical Center ....................................... 58 Discrimination Based on Disability ............ 44 Public Safety ........................................................59 E.2 Nonacademic Grievance Procedure ............49 Shark Dining Services ..........................................59 NSU RESOURCES AND University Health Care Centers